Glacier FarmMedia—Above-normal precipitation and cooler temperatures helped drought conditions improve across most of the Canadian Prairies in June, according to the latest drought monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada showing conditions as of June 30.
By the end of the month, only 32 per cent of the Prairie region’s agricultural areas were classified as Abnormally Dry (D0) or in Moderate to Exceptional Drought (D1 to D4), which compares with 67 per cent the previous month. All of southern Manitoba was drought free, with only a small pocket of the province around Swan River and The Pas still abnormally dry.
Most of Saskatchewan also continued to improve from longer term drought impacts, with only a few pockets still dealing with drought or abnormal dryness.
Conditions in Alberta were more varied in June, with some regions seeing above normal precipitation and others still on the drier side. Drought concerns eased in most areas, although parts of the Peace River region were still dealing with extreme to excessive drought.
